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Video Abstract: Socioeconomic factors account for variability in language skills in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders

Video Author: Lindsay Olson
Published on: 10.06.2020
Associated with: Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. 42(2):101-108, February-March 2021

Video DescriptionNote: This description is indexed by the journal search engine, please be as descriptive as possible; can accept HTML if sponsor wants to place a logo or image file Socioeconomic factors account for variability in language skills in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders

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Video Abstract: Associations Between Household Chores and Childhood Self-Competency
Creator: Dr. Elizabeth White, Dr. Rebecca Scharf, and Stephanie Fielding
Duration: 3:39
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We analyzed data from 9,971 children who participated in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten: 2011, a nationally representative cohort of children entering kindergarten in the United States in 2010-2011. We examined the longitudinal relationships between performing chores in kindergarten and child perceived self-competence measures and academic outcomes in the third grade. Our study is unique in that we looked at how early childhood chores relate to development from a child’s own perspective. Performing chores in early elementary school was associated with later development of self-competence, pro-social behavior, and self-efficacy. Read the article.
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Video Abstract: Advertising in young children’s apps: A content analysis
Creator: Jenny Radesky
Duration: 3:53
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Dr. Jenny Radesky and Marisa Meyer discuss their article, Advertising in Children's Apps: A Content Analysis, with sample screen shots illustrating their findings. Read the article.
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Video Abstract: Effects of Childhood Life Events on Adjustment Problems in Adolescence: A Longitudinal Study
Creator: Helen Koechlin, Carolina Donado, Joe Kossowsky
Duration: 5:16
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In our article, we examined data collected by the National Institute of Child Health and Development for the Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development. This longitudinal cohort followed more than 1,000 children and their families from the child’s birth until the age of 15. Our findings highlight the importance of the context within which a child grows up: not only the family context and the mental health of parents, but also the peer context and friendships are important influences that help decide whether a child develops adjustment problems or not in the face of stressful life events. Read the article.
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Video Abstract: Risk and Protective Factors for Externalizing Behavior at Three Years: Results from the All Our Families (AOF) pregnancy cohort
Creator: Suzanne Tough
Duration: 3:00
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This study examines risk and protective factors associated with externalizing behavior among 1300 children. We found that moms who faced more mental health challenges when their children were two were more likely to report that their children had externalizing behaviors at age three. Children in daycare, or whose moms participated in community activities, such as story time at the library, were less likely to report externalizing behavior in their children. Opportunities for children to practice their self-regulation skills through structured interactions with same age peers can enhance school readiness and should be made accessible to all families. Read the article.
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Video Abstract: Characteristics of treatment decisions to address challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Creator: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Duration: 4:12
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Lead author, Julia Anixt, MD presents findings from a research study evaluating the types of challenging behaviors parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prioritize for treatment during Developmental Behavioral Pediatric (DBP) clinic visits. This study explores how much shared decision making (SDM) occurs during “usual care” DBP clinic visits, how often parent priorities are addressed in the treatment plan, and how often parents feel uncertain about the decision of whether to use medication to treat their children’s challenging behaviors. Read the article.
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Video Abstract: Parental Perception of Flourishing in School-Aged Children: 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health
Creator: Veni Kandasamy; Krysten Carrera (HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau); Milton Thomas (HRSA's Office of the Administrator)
Duration: 2:34
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This is a video abstract for the Parental Perception of Flourishing in School-Aged Children: 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health manuscript. We discuss what flourishing in children is and its importance. We also discuss our data source, HRSA's National Survey of Children's Health. Our study findings that approximately half of school-aged children were found to be flourishing and that differences by sociodemographic factors in the likelihood of flourishing were reduced with the inclusion of environmental factors are also described. We close with next steps and areas for further study in flourishing. Read the article.
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Video Abstract: The impact of Tourette syndrome on school measures in a nationally representative sample
Creator: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Duration: 4:18
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Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) used parent-reported data from national studies in 2007 and 2011 to understand how having Tourette syndrome and other conditions affect how children do in school, like repeating a grade, school problems, or needing special services. Having other conditions along with Tourette Syndrome was related to having difficulty in school and needing educational services. This is important information for healthcare providers, teachers and parents. Being aware of the potential challenges related to both Tourette syndrome and other conditions can help them to best support the child’s education. For further information on CDC’s research in this area, visit: www.cdc.gov/tourette.Read the article.
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Video Abstract: Interdisciplinary Team Evaluation: An Effective Method for the Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Creator: Seattle Children’s Research Institute
Duration: 6:36
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Lead author, Jennifer Gerdts, PhD, discusses the rationale for developing a streamlined and efficient interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Seattle Children’s Autism Center (SCAC). Dr. Gerdts compares diagnostic outcomes, follow-up care rates, provider satisfaction, billed time, and reimbursement amounts in interdisciplinary teams to those of more traditional psychology-led and physician-led models. She also suggests benefits of this diagnostic approach for families of children with ASD. Click here to read the article.
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Video Abstract: Preliminary Evaluation of a Brief Autism Screener for Young Children
Creator: Walter Zahorodny and Justin Smith
Duration: 8:21
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This video is a brief summary of the article, "Preliminary Evaluation of a Brief Autism Screener for Young Children." It provides the reasons for undertaking development of a new parent report tool and describes the methodology and initial data assessing the usefulness of the PDQ-1, a brief Autism screener for toddler-age children. Click here to read the article.
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Video Abstract: A National Profile of ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment among U.S. Children Aged 2-5 Years
Creator: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Duration: 5:51
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Clinical guidelines provide recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with specific guidance on caring for children younger than 6 years. This exploratory study describes ADHD diagnosis and treatment patterns among young children in the U.S. using two nationally representative parent surveys. Click here to read the article.
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Video Abstract: Perceived Maternal Behavioral Control, Infant Behavior and Milk Supply: A Qualitative Study
Creator: Clinton Vadnais, Media Specialist, Baystate Medical Center
Duration: 4:38
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We describe a qualitative study of breastfeeding women designed to better understand the decision-making process women undergo regarding infant feeding over time. We conducted interviews at 2 weeks and follow-up interviews at 6 months postpartum. We used the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a framework for understanding the decision-making process. We found that themes related to perceived insufficient milk supply were strongly related to the perceived behavioral control component of the TPB and that these themes evolved over time. We discuss the clinical implications of these findings with respect to promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and maternal perceptions of control. Click here to read the article.
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Video Abstract: The Effects of Prenatal Maternal Stress on Early Temperament: The 2011 Queensland Flood Study
Creator: Mater Research
Duration: 4:47
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The Queensland Flood Study (QF2011) took advantage of a severe flood in Queensland, Australia to investigate the effects of disaster-related prenatal maternal stress on temperament characteristics at 6-months-old. Results showed that mothers’ subjective stress reactions and cognitive appraisal of the disaster while pregnant were associated with easier aspects of temperament in their infants. However, with higher levels of hardship in pregnancy, boys (but not girls) were rated as more irritable. Higher levels of hardship in early pregnancy also predicted more arrhythmic behavior. Finally, mothers whose emotional response to the flood exceeded the hardship they endured reported more active-reactive infants. Click here to read the article.
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Video Abstract: Access to Developmental Pediatrics Evaluations for At-risk Children
Creator: Bill Hamilton- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Duration: 2:42
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This video provides a brief summary of the study "Access to Developmental Pediatrics Evaluations for At-risk Children ". Using a "mystery shopper" approach Dr. Jimenez and colleagues identified a national wait time estimate for developmental pediatrics appointments and compared experience and wait times when calls were made in English versus Spanish. Click here to read the article.
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Video Abstract for "The Brief Early Childhood Screening Assessment: Preliminary Validity in Pediatric Primary Care"
Creator: Elise Fallucco, MD
Duration: 4:35
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This video is a brief summary of the study, "The Brief Early Childhood Screening Assessment: Preliminary Validity in Pediatric Primary Care". It describes the importance of early identification of behavioral and emotional problems in young children, and highlights the development and validation of the Brief ECSA which is a screening instrument used to identify these problems. Click here to read the article.
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Parent mobile device use: The excitement and exhaustion of parenting while connected.
Creator: University of Michigan Health System
Duration: 5:08
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Dr. Jenny Radesky discusses her qualitative interviews with parents of young children about their mobile device use habits, highlighting the 3 main tensions parents expressed. These included: 1) cognitive tensions, feeling “information overload” and difficulties multitasking between tech and children; 2) emotional tensions, including the feeling that the sometimes “intrusive” nature of mobile media makes it more stress-inducing, but also that they seek it as a way self-regulate when stressed with parenting; 3) dyadic tensions, described as discomfort with how mobile device use during family routines seemed to interrupt moments of connection, but also could act as a peacekeeper.Click here to read the article.
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Same-Sex and Different-Sex Parent Households and Child Health Outcomes: Findings from the National Survey of Children’s Health
Creator: Nanette Gartrell, MD and Dee Mosbacher MD PhD
Duration: 4:01
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Using the 2011-2012 National Survey of Children’s Health dataset, we compared spouse/partner relationships and parent-child relationships (family relationships), parenting stress, and children’s general health, emotional difficulties, coping behavior, and learning behavior (child outcomes) in households of same-sex (female) versus different-sex continuously coupled parents with biological offspring. We assessed whether associations among family relationships, parenting stress, and child outcomes were different in the two household types. We found that children with female same-sex parents and different-sex parents demonstrated no differences in outcomes, despite female same-sex parents reporting more parenting stress. Click here to read the article.
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